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I am an AARP'er and that is an awesome statement. I have been saying stuff like that for decades. I started way back in the "yuppie" days with the "Caution: Baby on Board" signs on cars. As for all this Diggs' stuff, as long as the locker room is fine with him, I don't care. If the day comes and he really wants out, get rid of him.

That's interesting. Thanks. So, if a team tried to get a top 10 player at each position group, they would have a cap hit of $191.5M for 10 players. Cap this year is $224.8M. LOL, don't need to be a math wizard to know that wouldn't work!

The best way I see a team wanting to jump up to #27 would be a 1st round talent still available on their board that they want. It would most likely be a team from #29 through #39. That's somewhere from a 4th rounder to a lower end 3rd. I would love if a team like Arizona traded up from #34 and threw in a #96. The thing is hoping for that team to want to do that and the teams 1-2 slots above not wanting to trade back. I really hope Beane gets that option!

I could ask the question. Do the KC Chiefs sign a MLB to that kind of money? I think that answer is no. The Buffalo Bills are now a mature team that has to be selective to where the big money goes.

Question for the Board (I can't find anything specific when I searched for it). If a team signs a player (released/not a free agent) from this thread. Does that player count against the signing teams compensatory pick formula? I know a free agent from another team counts, but not sure about "released" players who become FAs. Edit: I know that if a team releases a player, that is not a plus for the comp formula, I'm asking the reverse.

All of what you said can be done. I just don't think it will happen. An Edmunds signing would shock me. The biggest question I have is about fully restructuring Von. Beane already took the small hit on his 1st year (like you mentioned). Pushing a bunch of guaranteed cap into the future on Miller will add another "realistic" year to his contract. It's a gamble with his age and ACL. Beane might go for a few million in restructure, but I would be shocked if he took all of it out. I'm often wrong, but I just don't see a big FA signing year.

This collusion stuff works with Lamar because of all the stuff going on with him since he was being drafted. These "pundits" know it will get the clicks up and that's just what certain people in the sports media want. Lamar screwed up and the Ravens did the smart thing to tag him with the "unrestricted". An agent would have explained that option clearly to him. One of these teams may change their minds IF Lamar adjusts his demands. The question is, what will Lamar do now? Answer, no one knows, I'm afraid not even Lamar himself. Lamar created this situation; he was offered a credible contract right after Josh signed. The ball is in his court.

If history is any indication, Beane will restructure enough to get under the cap before the "ides of March" and restructure as he signs. I don't expect him to do it all at once.

My post said SELDOM. Are you willing to have Tre on the Bills for one-year contract for $22M if nobody wants to trade? It's a yes or no question.

I know a lot of fans do. I just happen to think Lamar should have signed a "just better than Josh" contract 2 years ago. It's not a risk for the Ravens anymore. They are just to the point where they said, they did all they could and sign the divorce papers.

I know everyone and their dog has an opinion on this, but I think the Ravens tried to deal fairly with Lamar and he just refuses to be rationale. They are done with it.

Exactly. I'm going with Atlanta because of the cap on hand and their picks will make the Ravens say goodbye. Lamar HAS to pick one of these teams. I just can't see him playing on the tag, BUT if anyone is crazy enough to do it, it's Lamar. LOL

I'm in right now thinking Atlanta will be the home of Lamar in a couple of weeks.

Woody Johnson is all in on this idea. He's not getting younger, and for whatever reasons his team needs a QB AGAIN. He doesn't care about "mortgaging the future", he wants a playoff team with a chance to go the distance. It's going to be very interesting to see how this plays out. Jets better get an OL because if Aaron doesn't produce what they want, he will blame EVERYONE but himself. I'm kinda looking forward to this.

If "old man" Woody is flying to California, then Aaron Rodgers will most likely be a Jet. Rodgers having them fly to him is pretty funny. Aaron and the NY media is going to be crazy! It will make for some great Bills/Jets games next season.

I read a great article a couple of years ago all about the tags and this point was brought up. The league's timing as to the rules are set up to limit teams from doing the tag/trade for that purpose. I'm sure the NFLPA was involved.

The Tag and Trade stuff is talked about all the time but seldom happens. The deadline is now. Once a player is tagged the team has to clear enough cap space to keep him. The window to trade him is one week. If no one want to trade you're screwed with the players cap, and it hurts trying to bring in any other FAs. It's a risk, not a guarantee for teams without a lot of cap space.

I can see that from one perspective it's "cold blooded" BUT in a way I'm sure Frank Clark (who is still 29) is glad he is now able to find a team he feels comfortable with (instead of being traded to one he doesn't) and gets one more good-paying contract. I for one do not believe this bull that he has "lost his game" and is done in the NFL. They mutually parted ways due to both having different objectives.

My interest in all this (along with the Tyreek Hill trade) is some speculation on my part, but I'll say it. It seems to me they a following a bit of the Pats* scheme with Brady. Role the higher priced WR out and bring in the ring hunters or guys looking to put up number for a bigger contract. With Mahomes (and I personally believe Allen), this is not a bad thing to consider. Don't pay RBs big money and have a game changing TE. Put a decent line in front of your "elite" QB and let him play. FWIW.

He was on his last year of his contract. He no doubt wanted longer terms that KC was unwilling to give. KC is probably smart just saying let's part ways instead of having a disgruntled player on his last year. Sometimes trying to get a trade is not worth it. They may get a comp pick for him next draft anyways.

@Zerovoltzhad a good reply. I think most people don't understand where I personally am coming from. I think the Chiefs are handling the cap (which is real) in a pretty good way the last few years. They are moving prominent guys in and out at what appears to be the right pace (and time). Something Bills fans will need to get used to. They also are taking advantage of their success to bring in some players that a trying to use them to get bigger contracts. The Juju move last year was real good. Not sure if they re-sign him. All these things I watch with some interest. After some of my discussions earlier today, let me end with this. The Chiefs (unfortunately) seem to have a good system. Beane no doubt is watching them closely. Teams Beane shouldn't be watching are teams like the Saints. They are flailing like two girls fighting in the school yard.

He's not great, but not as bad as some would say. Playing for that dysfunctional organization has not helped him. 9 years, 6 Head Coaches and god only knows how many OCs. They did him no favors.

It seems to me that Wylie is a much better G than a RT.

I don't see his replies. Thanks for replying for me!